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Hydrogen was first identified as a distinct substance in 1766 by which scientist?

Correct answer A. Henry Cavendish

Explanation

Henry Cavendish identified hydrogen, which he called inflammable air, as a distinct substance in 1766. Lavoisier later gave it the name hydrogen.

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